58er Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Making sign for shop. Using hand design hence the the title. Get it, " hand" made sign. Hehehehe. Wife needs to paint lettering then heat up fingers and attach ring/ sign. Just tie wrapped on for now. Kind of abstract take on a hand. Better than first attempt at hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 SWEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'd give you a thumbs up on the sign, but there maybe something wrong and can't really put my finger on it right now......But in all honesty I think you nailed it......it's ok, I know I'm kind of a knuckle head......... Life is Good Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I was worried when I saw the Hehe....! That is a really nice hand, but boy that is just kinda weird, I think because it looks very life like. neat. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Wright Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Artistically speaking hands are imo the hardest thing to create. This looks really great and it is a great idea. Can't wait to see it lettered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Nice work, you seem to have a grip on the hand thing. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Great work! That is a unique sign that will certainly attract attention. Very handsome. You really have the hand forging perfected. Better knuckle down and do some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks. i think I will make a bunch. I can see they will come in handy. Hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Greetings 58er, Give a guy a new power hammer and he turns into a kid in a candy store. I know we live in a " DIGITAL " world but your new hand made creations are over the top cool. IMO I would remove one ring and mount the sign on the side of your shop facing out. Have fun and keep up the great work. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Lets all give him a hand!! Very nice. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I reckon the mounting plate is a bit flimsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JME1149 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Very nice job! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Olson Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I have to hand it to you thats a cool hand. I would like to see a tutorial on how to forge one. That would be handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 As I need to forge a couple of 6 fingered hands for my living room walls; I too would like to see a step by step on how you are doing these. (they will go right below the gargoyle and hold a couple of oryx horn bud vases....what would you expect from a family that named their cats Gomez and Morticia?...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks. I will try making a tutorial once I am happy with final product. This is only try #2. Hopefully after a few more I will get them where I want them and have a firm grip on the process ( couldn't resist the pun) Need to work on finger thickness, palm detail,amongst other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Mine will be easier as I don't need fingernails, just claws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Sign finished and hung. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I have to say, thumbs up, on the skinny fingers. Reminds me of a sculpture my grandparents had. If you are going to replace that with another, I would be interested. Oh yea, if you could keep it under 5 digits. Thomas, was talking 6 digits, probably a better option. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 does thing assist you in the shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yves Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Where is the "Like" button … Lovely work. I wish I would have thought of that. It brings a smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 He gives me a hand from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 That is just so cool. I like your choice of lettering too. It will be interesting to see how it weathers. What finish have you applied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thanks Gloss clear coat to the sign. Matte to the rest. But if it doesn't hold up, I'm also fond of the natural rust finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedCustoms Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 That is some handy hammer work! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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